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saprogenic

[ sap-roh-jen-ik ]
/ ˌsæp roʊˈdʒɛn ɪk /
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adjective
producing putrefaction or decay, as certain bacteria.
formed by putrefaction.
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Also sa·prog·e·nous [suh-proj-uh-nuhs]. /səˈprɒdʒ ə nəs/.

Origin of saprogenic

First recorded in 1875–80; sapro- + -genic
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British Dictionary definitions for saprogenic

saprogenic

saprogenous (sæˈprɒdʒɪnəs)

/ (ˌsæprəʊˈdʒɛnɪk) /

adjective
producing or resulting from decaysaprogenic bacteria
growing on decaying matter

Derived forms of saprogenic

saprogenicity (ˌsæprədʒəˈnɪsɪtɪ), noun
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